Key result
Women with coronary heart disease experience delayed diagnosis and treatment compared to men due to lower risk awareness, more atypical symptoms, and potential differences in triage.
Why the study?
Why do women experience delayed diagnosis and treatment of coronary heart disease compared to men?
Population
Women with coronary heart disease
Design
Review
Authors
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Increased awareness of atypical symptoms may reduce delays in women; leaves open prospective evaluation of triage modifications.
Why do women experience delayed diagnosis and treatment of coronary heart disease compared to men?
Awareness of sex differences in coronary heart disease presentation, such as atypical symptoms and lower risk awareness in women, is crucial to reduce missed diagnoses and treatment delays.
Almond et al. (2012) conducted a review in Coronary heart disease. Female sex vs. Men was evaluated on Delayed diagnosis and treatment. Women with coronary heart disease experience delayed diagnosis and treatment compared to men due to lower risk awareness, more atypical symptoms, and potential differences in triage.
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